Moving ear syndrome: the role of botulinum toxin

Mov Disord. 2008 Jan;23(1):122-4. doi: 10.1002/mds.21773.

Abstract

We report a 30-year-old man with moving ear syndrome caused by focal myoclonic jerks of the right temporal muscle. This focal myoclonus would disappear while the patient was sleeping, swallowing, or speaking. He was treated with botulinum toxin type A with a favorable outcome. Previous reports of this condition and possible therapeutic approaches are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A / therapeutic use*
  • Ear / physiopathology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Myoclonus / drug therapy*
  • Myoclonus / physiopathology*
  • Neuromuscular Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Neuromuscular Agents
  • Botulinum Toxins, Type A